My USEF membership card was awaiting me in the mail this morning! It’s official – I’m a competing member of the United States Equestrian Federation. This is a happy day for me! I’ve always done schooling shows or, as a kid, Western Pleasure shows that didn’t require a USEF membership. Next up will be finishing … More I’m Official!
I got a new riding helmet for Christmas this year! I was so excited because I honestly did not expect it. I got the IRH ATH SSV, in black with black vents. It is, in my opinion, nice and stylish without being too noticeable. After all, I want people to notice me and/or my horse, … More Review: IRH ATH SSV Helmet
I love the whole process of showing (except maybe unpacking all the stuff at the end of the day). Getting ready the evening before was a ton of fun, because everyone came out to braid together. We had six horses going and four girls showing, so there were lots of horses to braid. Husky was … More Actimare Open Schooling Show
Tonight I rode Knightwind and since it was one of the first really chilly nights we’ve had, I decided to ride bareback. And I also decided to wear the winter breeches that I got for my birthday. To be fair, I was being pretty wimpy; it was about 40 degrees tonight. Here in Wisconsin, that’s nothing. … More When Bareback Feels Like Riding a Couch
The year-end schooling show at Crossroads is in the middle of October, which also happens to be the same weekend as a family function located nearly 6 hours away. All summer I’ve been holding out, saying that maybe I would be going to the show, because I really didn’t want to miss it. But. I … More It’s Official: Show Season is Over
My old helmet is looking pretty ragged. The velvet is wearing off and one of the ribbons in back has come loose so it flutters around like a bent feather when I ride. It’s pretty lame. Also probably not the safest, anymore. My birthday also happens to be coming up in about a month, so … More I Need a New Helmet, and Your Help
This weekend I went to the first annual Wisconsin Hunter Jumper Derby – not to ride, just to watch. It was a blast! Saturday was the hunter derby and Sunday was the jumper derby. Both were incredible, showcasing a ton of really gorgeous horses and some great riding. The jumper derby was extra fun to … More A Weekend at the Hunter Jumper Derby
Tonight was a super fun lesson! We changed things up and did some jumpers exercises. It was great because it made everyone – horses and riders both – pay attention and focus on the task at hand instead of going into autopilot over the same old lines we normally do. The setup: three low fences … More Jumpers Exercise: Breaking the Routine
Meet Husky, my trusty steed. He’s a total champ! The only downside? He’s not actually mine. That being said, I’m so lucky to be able to ride him, take lessons and show him. Here are the top 10 reasons why Husky is so awesome. Look at him. He’s gorgeous. Duh. He’s super calm, almost all … More Meet Husky
Centered in the Saddle 